彷 (páng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 彷 (páng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彷 (páng) means "to hesitate; seemingly". with 7 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 彷 stroke by stroke?

彷 has 7 strokes. The radical is 彳. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 彷 and 彸?

彷 (páng) and 彸 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 彷?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 彳. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 彷?

Common words containing 彷 include: 彷徨 (páng huáng) — to hesitate; to be indecisive; 彷 (páng) — to hesitate; seemingly.

How to Write 彷

The character 彷 (páng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

彷 is pronounced páng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hesitate; seemingly.

Common Words with 彷

彷徨 páng huáng

to hesitate; to be indecisive

彷 páng

to hesitate; seemingly

Example Sentences

他感到很彷徨。

tā gǎn dào hěn páng huáng

He felt very lost and hesitant.

彷字是彳部。

páng zì shì chì bù

The character '彷' belongs to the 'step' radical.

他的心在彷徨。

tā de xīn zài páng huáng

His heart is wavering.

Similar Characters

彸 zhōng

役 yì

彻 chè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彷

What does 彷 (páng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彷 and 彸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彷?

What common words use 彷?

How to Write 彷 (páng)